The USA's Vice President JD Vance urges Europe to strengthen its defense since the USA must focus on threats in other parts of the world. He says this in a speech at the security conference in Munich, which began on Friday.
WorldThe USA's Vice President JD Vance criticizes Sweden for having "convicted a Christian activist" for Quran burnings after "a friend of his was killed", reports several media outlets.
Swedish politicsThe USA's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth warns European NATO members not to take American military presence in Europe for granted.
WorldUkraine wants security guarantees from the USA before any talks to end the war can be held. This was stated by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj to the USA's Vice President JD Vance, when they met for the first time during the security conference in Munich.
ConflictsA man has been arrested after driving a car into a group of demonstrators in Munich. Nearly 30 people were injured, and for some of them, their condition is said to be life-threatening. The driver is suspected of having attacked the crowd intentionally.
WorldThe USA and Russia are initiating negotiations about the war in Ukraine, confirmed by both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, a top-level meeting with Putin will be held in Saudi Arabia.
World politicsA exchange of land with Russian and Ukrainian territories can be part of a peace negotiation, says Ukraine's President Zelenskyj. At the same time, he emphasizes that the US's support is crucial for Ukraine.
WorldThe EU is to try to mobilize 200 billion euros in a major initiative on AI technology. The USA is simultaneously calling for fewer regulations and a more optimistic view of the technology.
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